Lokrum Island and Betina Cave Boat Tour Dubrovnik
Overview
This four-hour boat tour from Dubrovnik combines a sightseeing cruise along the coast with time to swim and snorkel at Betina Cave and near Lokrum Island. Snorkelling equipment and swimming noodles are provided, an English-speaking host looks after the group, and the boat transfers you between the locations. An optional entry ticket to Lokrum Island is paid on site if you want to go ashore. Departures run from 10:00 to 12:00, so you can still enjoy the rest of the day.
Highlights
- Cruise along the coast beneath Dubrovnik's Old Town walls
- Swim and snorkel at Betina Cave
- See Lokrum Island, with its forest, monastery ruins and botanical garden
- Snorkelling equipment and swimming noodles included
- English-speaking host on board
- Departures at 10:00, 11:00 or 12:00 depending on the day
Full Description
Lokrum Island
Lokrum is a forested island about 600 metres off the Old Town, and it is the green backdrop of many Dubrovnik photographs. The island has the ruins of a Benedictine monastery, a botanical garden, a Napoleonic-era fort and a small salt lake called the Dead Sea, and it has long been a quiet retreat away from the city.
On this tour you see Lokrum from the water and can go ashore if you buy the optional entry ticket on site. The island is a popular half-day visit, so decide with your host whether you want to spend your free time swimming instead. Is Lokrum worth visiting? Yes, for the walks, the views and the swimming spots.
Betina Cave: swim and snorkel
Betina Cave is a small sea cave and beach on the Dubrovnik shore facing Lokrum. The boat brings you close, and you enter the water with your snorkelling equipment and a swimming noodle to float or explore the clear water along the rocks.
The cave is quiet compared with the main city beaches, and it is well suited to people who like to swim slowly and look at the fish. Your host explains where to swim and keeps an eye on the group. Bring a towel and sunscreen, because towels are not included in the tour.
The coast beneath the Old Town
The boat sails along the outside of Dubrovnik's fortified walls, and this is one of the best views of the city. From the water you can see the stone ramparts, the old harbour entrance and the fortresses that once defended the republic.
This part of the tour works as a boat sightseeing tour of Dubrovnik, and your host adds a few facts about the city as you pass. The route is calm and slow, so it is good for photos, and the sea gives a sense of how Dubrovnik grew as a port.
Practical visit: times and what to bring
Departures are at 10:00, 11:00 or 12:00 depending on the day, and the tour lasts about four hours, so it fits neatly into a morning or a lazy midday. The meeting point in Dubrovnik is confirmed after booking. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your way to the meeting point using the details we send you.
Bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses. The Lokrum entry ticket and personal expenses are not included. In rough weather the tour may be moved or cancelled for safety, and we help you reschedule or arrange a refund.
Itinerary
- Meeting point in DubrovnikMeet at the point confirmed after booking and board the boat.
- Coastal sightseeing cruiseSail along the walls of the Old Town with commentary from your host.
- Betina CaveSwim and snorkel with the equipment provided.
- Lokrum IslandView the island from the water, and go ashore with the optional entry ticket if you wish.
- Return to DubrovnikCruise back to the pier and finish the tour.
What's included
- Sightseeing cruise along the coast
- Transfers to and from the tour locations
- Snorkelling equipment
- Swimming noodles
- English-speaking host
Not included
- Entry ticket to Lokrum Island (paid on site, optional)
- Personal expenses
Not suitable for
- Travellers who get seasick easily
- People who cannot get on and off a small boat
- Anyone who cannot swim and does not want to stay on board
Meeting point
The meeting point is in Dubrovnik and is confirmed after booking. Hotel pickup is not included; there is a boat transfer between the tour locations.
Important information
- Bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
- The Lokrum Island entry ticket is optional and paid on site.
- Personal expenses are not included.
- Wear soft-soled shoes for getting on and off the boat.
- Rough weather can change or cancel the tour; we help you reschedule or arrange a refund.
- Confirm your start time (10:00, 11:00 or 12:00) after booking.
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
How much does the Lokrum and Betina Cave boat tour cost?
The price depends on the date and time you choose. The booking panel on this page shows the current price for the option, adult and child.
Is hotel pickup included?
No. You meet at a point in Dubrovnik confirmed after booking.
How long is the tour?
About four hours.
Is the boat tour suitable for children?
Yes, for children who are comfortable on a small boat and near the water. Child prices are shown in the booking panel.
Is the Lokrum entry ticket included?
No. The entry ticket to Lokrum Island is optional and paid on site if you decide to go ashore.
What should I bring?
Swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses. Snorkelling equipment and swimming noodles are provided.
Is Betina Cave worth visiting?
Yes. It is a quiet swimming spot facing Lokrum, and reaching it by boat is easier than by land.
Can I book for today or tomorrow?
Yes if there is space. The booking panel shows the available times.
Can non-swimmers join?
Swimming noodles help, but we recommend joining only if you are comfortable in the water and stay close to the boat.
